Is Manbang North Korea’s Netflix? 22 August 2016
The Korea Central Television (KCTV) declared the launch of a new video on demand service named ‘Manbang’ via quasi-internet protocol television (IPTV), on Tuesday. Looks like North Korea is on its way to sensationalize the video-on-demand buzz; however, it is yet to see … Continue reading
OTT 4K content to attract 189 million unique users by 2021 17 August 2016
According to a recent finding from Juniper Research, 4K entertainment’s over-the-top adoption is likely to soar high in the coming years. The research states that 4K ultra HD OTT services will attract around 189 million unique users worldwide by 2021, which is … Continue reading
YouTube Kids to Reach Latin America 17 August 2016
Google is all set to take YouTube Kid’s video on demand service to more Spanish-speaking children in Latin America. The service was first tested in Argentina and Mexico, then was launched in Spain, recently in Colombia, and is soon set … Continue reading
Sky launches an OTT TV in Spain 16 August 2016
Pay TV operators are now turning towards OTT. According to a recent report by Sunday Telegraph, the Pay-TV giant Sky is planning to expand its European operations by launching a video streaming platform in Spain. The new offering will convert … Continue reading
Nickelodeon Play enters Singapore’s OTT Mobile market 16 August 2016
Nickelodeon Play’s app, Cast is all set to debut in Singapore mobile market expanding its OTT and VOD service offerings for tablets and smartphone users. The service will have thousands of hours of programs. The content on mobile apps will … Continue reading
PrideTV to launch South Africa’s first LGBT VOD channel 16 August 2016
PrideTV has recently announced launching another first in South Africa, a video on demand platform for LGBT community. The channel will tell stories from Africa’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. PrideTV costs R79 a month and R790 for 12 … Continue reading
ESPN to build SVOD service powered by Major League Baseball (MLB) 12 August 2016
The worldwide leader ESPN has announced its plan to build its subscription video on demand services powered by Major League Baseball (MLB)’s streaming infrastructure. The upcoming VOD service by ESPN will not be linked to WatchESPN or any other ESPN’s family … Continue reading
China Media Capital to take a stake in VR start-up NextVR 12 August 2016
Virtual Reality is definitely taking up swiftly. NExtVR, a video streaming platform broadcaster of live events as well as VR headsets, is currently in a phase to acquire funding. The startup has successfully raised $80 million and is now looking over … Continue reading
US Viewers prefer Olympics over Stranger Things and Orange is the New Black 12 August 2016
Tech firm Procera has noted that Netflix, worlds most popular video on demand platform has experienced a drop of 10% in viewership during the opening weekend of Olympics, which was broadcasted live on NBC in US. The report also states that … Continue reading
Large Social Media houses to Capitalize on Live Streaming madness 12 August 2016
Live video streaming has been on the forefront of many large and small companies recently. Social media companies have also been taking big interest into capitalizing this madness. Twitter has capitalized on live streaming market by inking deals with sports names … Continue reading
